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Social Security field office · code 315

Welch, WV Social Security Office

The Social Security office in Welch is at 50 Mcdowell Street, Welch, WV 24801. Phone: (866) 273-0399. Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If you appeal a disability decision, your hearing goes to the Charleston hearing office (about 8.5 months on average).

Address, phone and office hours

Address50 Mcdowell Street
Welch, WV 24801
Phone(866) 273-0399
Fax(833) 950-2280
Monday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday–SundayClosed
SSA office code315

Address, phone and hours from SSA's official field office file. Offices close on federal holidays.

Appealing a disability decision from the Welch office

SSA lists the Welch field office among the offices served by the Charleston Hearing Office. That is where an administrative law judge will hear your case if your claim is denied at reconsideration.

Hearing officeCharleston, WV(888) 527-9325
Average processing time8.5 mo257 days · national 8.6 mo
Approval rate at hearings62%FY 2026 · national 58%

Before the hearing, the medical decision is made by Disability Determination Section. Read how to appeal a denial (60-day deadline) and what happens at the hearing.

What you can do at this office

  • Apply for retirement, disability (SSDI), SSI, survivors and spouse benefits. Social Security card applications too.
  • Replace a Social Security card or update your name.
  • Request a reconsideration or a hearing if your claim was denied (forms).
  • Report changes that affect your benefits and get benefit verification letters.

Many of these services can be done online at ssa.gov or by calling 1-800-772-1213. See how to schedule an appointment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the phone number of the Welch Social Security office?

The Welch, WV Social Security office phone number is (866) 273-0399 and its fax is (833) 950-2280. SSA's national line is 1-800-772-1213.

What are the hours of the Welch Social Security office?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, according to SSA. It is closed on weekends and federal holidays.

Where is the Social Security office in Welch?

50 Mcdowell Street, Welch, WV 24801.

Where are disability appeal hearings held for the Welch office?

SSA lists the Welch field office among those served by the Charleston Hearing Office (Charleston, WV). Its average processing time is about 8.5 months.

Do I need an appointment?

SSA says that if you need in-person help, you must make an appointment to visit a local office. Call the office or 1-800-772-1213 (8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, Monday to Friday). Many services are also available online at ssa.gov.